Hat carrier



R. BEAUDOIN June 28, 1949;

HAT CARRIER Filed Dec. 14, 1946 Attorneys Patented June 28, 1949 HATCARRIER Rose Beaudoin, Westmount, Quebec, Canada Application Claims.

The present invention relates to carriers and, more particularly,carriers for hats and the like in a container.

The main object of the invention resides in the provision of means ofthe character described which is more eflicient for the purpose in view.

Another object is the provision of a carrier for hats and the like whichis adapted to be produced at a very low cost.

A further object concerns a hat carrier which is highly versatile anduseful.

Still another object contemplates a hat carrier which is light, strong,durable and adapted to hold hats safely against deformation.

A still further object envisages a carrier which is easily portable andadapted to hold various articles of apparel besides hats.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent or bepointed out further during the description to follow.

As an example and for purposes of illustration only an embodiment of theinvention is shown in the annexed drawings wherein:

Fig. l is a perspective view of the carrier according to the inventionwith a portion thereof cut away to show the inside arrangement;

Fig. 2 is a vertical section through the carrier showing the hatsupports in position;

Fig. 3 is a similar view with the upper support reversed and the lowersupports in collapse position; and

Fig. 4 is a horizontal section through the carrier with the uppersupport cut away to show the relative position of the lower ones.

Referring to the drawings wherein similar reference characters representcorresponding parts throughout the reference numeral 5 designates thebase of the device, which base is a circular disc having a centraltubular upright 6 suitably secured above said base and in which uprighta post I is inserted. Surmounting the post 1 a shallow cup 8 is adaptedto receive the hat support generally indicated by the reference letterS, this support consisting of a central open ended cylinder 10 to oneend of which a cone [2 is secured, said cone being closed by means of aflat annular ring l3 forming the base of the cone.

Diametrally opposed with respect to the upright 6, and spaced therefrom,there are formed in the base 5 collars I5 bored to receive small postsl6 in upstanding position, said small posts, in turn, being adapted tohold the hat hangers [1. An examination of the drawings will show thatthe said hangers are shaped like an inverted cup December 14, 1946,Serial No. 716,335

Canada November 18, 1946 to the edge of which a flange l8 projectshorizontally; to the inside centre of the cup each holder carries asmall collar I9 for engagement with the upper end a small post 16.

The base 5 is adapted to be secured to the bottom of a cylindricalcontainer indicated by the letter C, said container having a hinge lidan adapted to be fastened to the body of the container by a snap-buttonor the like fastener 2!, the lid Zll being further provided with aflexible loop 22 or the like acting as a handle for carrying the saidcontainer.

In use, the carrier is adapted to receive hats, especially ladies hatsfor safely storing same against damage, dust and other deterioration.For travelling the carrier of the invention is a most useful article ofluggage while, under special conditions, it is conceivable that thecarrier may even be furnished by high-class milliners for selling anddistributing their products.

As shown to advantage in Figs. 2 and 3, the main support S is sodesigned that it may be eiiiciently used for supporting under the bestpossible conditions hats having raised or lowered brims. For instance,in the case of Fig. 2, the hat H shown in dotted lines embodies a briminclined downwardly generally: so as to support said hat in the mostefiicient manner, the support S is so disposed in the cup 8 that theconical portion of said support has its apex directed upwardly, wherebythe hat will have its brim bearing equally on the cone at all points.

When a hat such as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 3 is considered,however, it is advantageous to reverse the support S so that the conehas its apex directed downwardly and the flat ring [3 disposeduppermost; in that position the hat of Fig. 3 may be more efficientlysupported than otherwise.

The small holders H are similarly useful for supporting smaller hats ofthe cloche type which must be suspended from the crown, or forsuspending veils or the like articles of wearing apparel. As an addedfeature, of convenience, the cylinder Hi being hollow, can be used tostore such articles as gloves, handkerchiefs and the like smallarticles. When small hats are not desired to be carried in the containerC, the holders I! as Well as the small posts Is can be dismantled orcollapsed to lie at the bottom of the container and the surfaceavailable over said bottom can be used to store folded lingerie, scarvesand the like.

According to the invention it is feasible to construct the entirecarrier of the invention of cardboard, plastics and even light metals inthe case of more durable luggage; in the case of metal construction, theposts 1 and I6 may be held in place by set-screws and even be arrangedin an adjustable manner. Otherwise the cardboard or pasteboard cylindersconstituting said posts can be lued in place and the support and holdersimilarly constructed for lightness and cheapness of manufacture. 7

From the foregoing it is evident that the present invention is anadvance of the art in that it provides for a hat carrier which is veryefficient for the purpose in view, is adapted to hold hats" in a varietyof positions and furthermore is usable for carrying other articles asWell for storing, traveling or distributing purposes.

It must be understood that various changes as to the shape, size andarrangement of parts may be resorted to Without departing from thespirit of the invention or the scope of the subjoined claims.

Having thus described my invention, I claim:

1'. As an article of manufacture, a hat support comprising a cylindricalopen-ended body, a truncated conical surface extending radially from theperimeter of the cylinder near one end there'- of, a flat annulusextending also radially from near the other end of the body and meetingthe periphery of the conical surface, and a cup adapted to receiveeither end of the body.

2. As an article of manufacture, a hat carrier comprising a closablecase, at least one post releasably insertable into the bottom of saidcase so as to project in upright position in the latter, a cup formed onthe top of said post, and a hat support carried by said cup composed ofa cylindr'ical body, a conical surface flared outwardly from one end ofsaid body, and a flat annulus extending radially outward from near theother end of said body to meet the periphery of said conical surface;whereby either end of said body is releasably insertable into said cupwhilst the other end is usable to support a hat.

3. In combination with a case for carrying hats, a reversible hatsupport, comprising: at

least a single post adapted to stand in upright position in said case,and a hat support carried on said post including a longitudinallysymmetrical body, a conical surface extending outward from one end ofsaid body towards the other end, a flat annulus extending transverselyout from near the said other end of the body to meet the periphery ofsaid conical surface, and either end of said body releasably'e'ngage'abl'e with the top of said post.

4. As an article of manufacture, a reversible hat support comprising alongitudinally symmetrica'l body, a conical surface extending outwardfrom near one end of the body towards the other end, a flat annulusextending out from the body near the said other end and meeting saidconical surface at the periphery thereof, and a cup adapted to receiveeither end of said body.

5. The combination with a case for carrying hats of at least a singlepost adapted to stand upright on said case, and a reversible hat supportcarried on said post; said hat support comprising a longitudinallysymmetrical body both ends of which are rel'easably engageable with saidpost, and a truncated cone mounted on and flared out wafdl'y from saidbody; whereby when one end of the body is in engagement with said post,the other end, together with at least a portion of the cone, is adaptedto carry a hat.

ROSE BEAUDOIN.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file ofthis patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 1 496,173 Smith Apr. 25, 1893 1-,839;937 Venner, Jr. Jan. 5, 1932 1,919,562 Kranzfelder July 25, 1933FOREIGN PATENTS Number Country N Date 100,595 Switzerland Oct. 1, 1923

